University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: 2021 Releases

JAMA Paper: Using Varenicline (Chantix) at Standard Dosing Gets Same Results as Extended or Combo Use

A paper published today in JAMA shows that using varenicline for just three months with counseling was as effective to help people quit smoking as taking it longer—or in combination with the nicotine patch. “Previous research suggested that using varenicline for longer than 3 months—or along with the nicotine patch—could enhance its effectiveness,” said Dr. …

Study: Offering Incentives to Pregnant Medicaid Members Works

What if the state of Wisconsin could help pregnant women quit smoking, help babies grow up smoke-free, and it would pay for itself? Researchers from UW-CTRI and First Breath discovered that paying pregnant Medicaid members to engage in help to quit smoking not only worked, but the costs to Medicaid would likely be recovered. Maternal …